What do you get when you cross a Gospel Soulchild, Accountant and multi-talented Detroit musician? Ernest J. Lee is his name....a name you are sure to remember. The industry calls him the next multi-format breakout artist, but he is just a small-town man from Romulus, Michigan whom GOD dropped in the Gospel Mecca of Motown to deliver a great musical message.

It was at the mere age of seven that Ernest first began to display an interest in music. He continued to gravitate toward organ and piano and was an ingénue in a special tutelage program under the legendary Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark of the Clark Sisters. Some of gospels' top artists are quick to describe his talent as very special and one who will redefine "contemporary gospel music".

Ernest is a highly sought after arranger and has become a masterful musical producer. His 2006 credits include co-writer of the brand new smash hit single from GospoCentric artist Dave Hollister entitled "What Do U Do?", and also the hot new Urban Choir anthems from Tyscot's Chris Jones & WOP entitled "Dance" and "Praise Him" respectively. He also penned and arranged, The Lord Is With Us In This Place, recorded by Fred Hammond & Radical For Christ featured appearances by Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, and Gary Oliver.

Lee has performed as organist for many of the biggest names in Gospel music including Hammond and Ms. Adams. It is from these experiences that the public began to notice a quality in Lee's music that can only be described as outstanding.

Lee is truly a gifted songwriter who displays a unique style that combines gospel with street edged grooves-urban gospel. This style has attributed them a nomination for the 2002 Gospel Music Workshop of America's "Best New Artist/ Urban Contemporary" Award. Spirit of David has shared the stage with the who's who of gospel: Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tonex, Ricky Dillard & New Generation, Karen Clark-Sheard and many others.

It was the year of 1996 that Lee handpicked a group of young, talented and dedicated vocalists to form Spirit of David. Unknown, but gifted and anointed with abundant talent, he unleashed his zeal for writing and arranging on this group of very special people. The results exploded into a power-packed, Holy Ghost filled ministry, which is Spirit of David.

With 2 releases already under his belt, Encourage Yourself [2002] and New Psalms [2004], Lee has established himself as one of Gospel music's up and coming Leaders. Fast Forward to 2006 and there's a Renaissance coming! The groups' third project is just about ready for release on the Juana Records/Malaco imprint. "The Renaissance" is Lee's coming out party and it truly will be just that! It is a collection of Urban Praise and Worship as you've never heard before!